Global National: Oct. 26, 2026 | Canada-US trade talks ramp up as midterms near

There are new signals U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada may be resolved about a week before America's pivotal midterm elections. Mackenzie Gray looks at how this defining economic issue could work in Canada's favour. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emerged from his historic meeting with premiers and First Nations leaders suggesting his government could reform or abolish the Indian Act. Though as David Akin explains, that move has been talked about and attempted before by previous governments. The U.S. has become increasingly divided along political party lines, but many voters appear to be united in trying to stop the construction of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres in their communities. Jackson Proskow reports from Red Oak, Texas, on the backlash to big tech ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Plus, hockey players have a reputation for speaking in clichés during interviews, but Calgary Flames goalie Devin Cooley is breaking that tired mold. Heather Yourex-West reports on Cooley's refreshing approach and how it's attracting new eyes to the game. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca... #cdnpolitics #cdnpoli #GlobalNews